FAIRMONT — The COVID-19 pandemic made for a tough year for the visual and performing arts, but those artists who persevered were recognized for their work.
Times West Virginian
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FAIRMONT â After canceling the 2020 awards event amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission will present its annual awards May 23 at 3 p.m. at Central Christian Church.
This yearâs honoree are choral director and vocalist Sam Spears, musical composer Daniel Eichenbaum, Fairmont State theatre major Ashley Doyle, Fairmont Senior High saxophonist Phillip âNickyâ Keefover, North Marion High theatre student Alyssa Baston and East Fairmont High trumpet player Roan Dworaczyk.
Most of the awardees for music will perform and the visual artists will display some of their works.
Because of the continuing pandemic, only family members and friends of the awardees as well as faculty mentors of the four student awardees are invited to the ceremony, which will be livestreamed on the Commissionâs Facebook page. Social distancing and masks will be expected of all attendees.